Troy-Bilt Two-Stage Snow Thrower warranty Trouble Shooting, Problem, Cause, Remedy

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Problem

Problem		Cause		Remedy

Engine fails to start	1.	Choke not in ON position.	1.	Move choke to ON position.
	2.	Spark plug wire disconnected.	2.	Connect wire to spark plug.
	3.	Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.	3.	Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
	4.	Engine not primed.	4.	Prime engine as instructed in
				“Operating Your Snow Thrower”.
	5.	Faulty spark plug.	5.	Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
	5.	Faulty spark plug.
	6.	Blocked fuel line.	6.	Clean fuel line.
	6.	Blocked fuel line.
	7.	Safety key not in ignition on engine.	7.	Insert key fully into the switch.
	7.	Safety key not in ignition on engine.
	8.	Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)	8.	Open fuel shut-off valve.
	8.	Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)

Engine runs erratic	1.	Unit running on CHOKE.	1.	Move choke lever to OFF position.
	2.	Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.	2.	Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
				fresh gasoline.
	3.	Water or dirt in fuel system.	3.	Drain fuel tank. Refill with
				fresh fuel.
	4.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	4.	Contact Service Center.

Engine overheats	1.	Carburetor not adjusted properly.	1.	Contact Service Center.

Excessive	1.	Loose parts or damaged auger.	1.	Stop engine immediately and
Vibration				disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
				all bolts and nuts. If vibration
				continues, have unit serviced by a
				Service Center.

Loss of power	1.	Spark plug wire loose.	1.	Connect and tighten spark plug
				wire.
	2.	Gas cap vent hole plugged.	2.	Remove ice and snow from gas
				cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.
	3.	Exhaust port plugged.	3.	Contact Service Center.

Unit fails	1.	Drive control cable in need of adjust-	1.	Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
to propel itself		ment.		“Adjustments”.
	2.	Drive belt loose or damaged.	2.	Replace drive belt.

Unit fails	1.	Chute assembly clogged.	1.	Stop engine immediately and
to discharge snow				disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
				chute assembly and inside of auger
				housing with clean-out tool or a
				stick.
	2.	Foreign object lodged in auger.	2.	Stop engine immediately and
				disconnect spark plug wire.
				Remove object from auger with
				clean-out tool or a stick.
	3.	Auger control cable in need of adjust-	3.	Refer to “Auger Control Test” .
		ment.
	4.	Auger belt loose or damaged.	4.	Refer to Maintenance section.
	5.	Shear pin(s) sheared.	5.	Replace with new shear pin(s).

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NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance.

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Contents OPERATOR’S MANUAL READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATIONTwo-Stage Snow Thrower P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1Finding and Recording Model Number Table of ContentsCustomer Support Safety Labelsresult in personal injury. When you see this symbol Safety Labelsin this manual and on the machine HEED ITS WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the useSafe Operation PracticesTrainingPreparation Safe Operation Practices Maintenance & StorageOperation Do not modify engineSetting Up Your Snow Thrower Prior to operating adjustments to verifyTest on page instructions careDrift Cutters If Equipped Clean-Out Tool Clean-Out ToolSkid Shoes Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresKnow Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow ThrowerShift Lever Choke ControlDrive Control/ Auger Control Lock Auger ControlFour-Way Chute Control Wheel Steering ControlsStopping The Engine Gas & Oil Fill-UpElectric Starter If Equipped Starting The EngineTo Engage Augers To Engage DriveRecoil Starter Auger Control TestShift Cable Making AdjustmentsChute Control Drive Control & Shift LeverFigure 16A - Standard Skid Shoe Figure 16B - Reversible Skid Shoe Lubrication Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerShave Plate and Skid Shoes EngineAuger Belt Replacement of maintenance or adjustments on your machine Drive Belt Replacement Augers Always stop engine, disconnect sparkFriction Wheel Removal Off-Season Storage Problem Trouble ShootingCause RemedyTWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY Wheel Assembly AUGER HOUSING COMPONENTS/COMPOSANTS DU LOGEMENT DES TARIÈRESModel DescriptionPage N DE PARTDESCRIPTION PIÈCEPage N DE PARTDESCRIPTION PIÈCEPage N DE 31A-6004 ANS DEUX DE SUPRÈME GARANTIE Dépannage SolutionCauses Problèmesaison hors Remisage AVERTISSEMENTà carburant le Videz gaz frottement de roue la de Démontage d’entretien Régime32 Figure 31 FigureTarières transmission de courroie la de Remplacement28 Figure 26 Figuretarière la de courroie la de Remplacement23 Figure 19 Figurepatins et plate Lame ordinaire Patin - 18A Figure17 Figure tarière la de Commande RéglagesPatins réversible Patin - 16B Figure ordinaire Patin - 16A Figure 15 Figuregoulotte la de Commande et transmission la de Commandevitesses de levier vitesses de changement de CâbleAVERTISSEMENT soufﬂeuse la de Utilisationtarière la de commande la de Test tarières les embrayer Pourmoteur du Arrêt d’huile et d’essence Pleinsmodèles certains sur électrique Démarreur électrique démarreur le d’utiliserroues des d’orientation Commande échéant cas le tarières mission/des -trans de commande la de Blocageéchéant cas le poignées contact de Clédépart de Volet soufﬂeuse la de Commandes11 Figure à d’essence pleingénéral d’ordre Recommandations montage de Instructionsgoulotte la de dégagement de Outil pneus des Pressionmontage de Instructions échéant cas le coupe de Barres9 Figure 8 Figure 7 Figure de goupille la de Remisage cisaillement3 Figure 2 Figure1 Figure Remisage et Entretien sécurité de ConsignesSYMBOLE! CE ACCOMPAGNE QUI L’AVERTISSEMENT RESPECTEZ responsabilité Votrede Consignes sécuritéUtilisation Préparationgoulotte la nettoyer pour sécurité de Étiquettesdégagement de l’outil de servir vous de avant arrêtées soient semodèle de numéro le trouver Pour vente-après Servicematières des Table d’utilisationD’UTILISATION NOTICE phases deux neige à Soufﬂeuse4J1 N2G ONTARIO KITCHENER, 1386, Box .O .P ca.troybilt.www